Millions in Medical News

Record-Breaking Internet Pharmacy Prosecution Nets Millions for Iowa Law Enforcement

6-Year Federal Investigation Results in 26 Convictions, Forfeiture of Over $7 Million, and Sharing of Over $4 Million in Dubuque , Cedar Rapids , and Des Moines Areas CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On March 24, 2003, a corner drugstore in Dubuque, I...

'TUG' Procedure by Texas Health Dallas Cardiologist Offers Hope to Millions of Patients

DALLAS, June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Interventional cardiac catheterization procedures are one of the most effective treatments for peripheral vascular disease (PVD), a looming health crisis as the U.S. population ages and more Americans battle obesity. But the procedures are not an option fo...

NAM Launches Emergency Network System to Deliver Disaster Alerts and Health Warnings to Millions in Ethnic Communities

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR june 4, 2009 in atlanta Amazing System will Activate More than 6,000 Contacts at 3,000 Ethnic Media Outlets in US ATLANTA, June 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by New America Media: WHO: Sandy Close , executive ...

BCBSNC Customers Save Millions and Stay on Medications with Free Generics Program

BCBSNC customers saved at least $15 million in out-of-pocket costs since January; 2.4 million generic prescriptions filled with no copay; Customers have until June 30,2009 to save with the generic copay waiver program Chapel Hill, NC (Vocus) June 1, 2009 -- Blue Cross ...

New Interactive Tools From ACG Aim to Bring Hope to Millions of IBS Patients Searching for Relief

IBS Signs and Symptoms Tracker Sheds Light on IBS Warning Signs; IBS Treatment Matrix Helps Patients Find Relief BETHESDA, Md., May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To mark World Digestive Health Day, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), in conjunction with global observances of this ...

Senate's Proposed Budget Threatens the Health of Millions of Pennsylvanians

Senate Cuts Would Curb Health Services, Increase Other Health Care Costs HARRISBURG, Pa., May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A budget bill proposed and passed by Senate Republicans would restrict or eliminate vital access to health care and services that protect the health of Pennsylvanians, S...

Disability Activist Urges Obama to Escalate Stem Cell Research to End Paralysis For Millions of Americans

Cody Unser Comments on President Obama's Town Hall Acknowledgement of Economy's Toll on Disabled ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cody Unser, a 22-year-old student at University of Redlands and head of the Cody Unser First Step Foundation, commends President Obama f...

First-Time National Poll Confirms Neuropathy Hits Millions in Their Prime

Data shows 82% of patients have neuropathy onset during their 30s-60s NEW YORK, May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new national Neuropathy Association poll of peripheral neuropathy patients finds that the majority of respondents had their neurological disease begin during their prime adult y...

Treatment Options Increase For Millions with Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is opportunity to highlight advances for chronic condition; third FDA-approved drug to come onto market. (Vocus) April 27, 2009 -- Each new treatment that becomes available is a step forward for the estimated 10 million people suffering with f...

New Low-Cost Handheld Device offers Independence for Millions of Visually Impaired Americans

Enhanced Vision Launches "Pebble" - a Feature-Rich Magnifying Solution for Extreme Portability at Affordable Price Huntington Beach, Calif. (PRWEB) April 10, 2009 -- Enhanced Vision, America's leading manufacturer of magnifying solutions for the visually impai...

Secondhand Smoke Affecting Millions of New Yorkers

Nonsmokers have higher-than-average levels of residue, study finds THURSDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of New York City residents who do not smoke have elevated levels of the residue of secondhand smoke in their blood, says the city's health department. And that sug...

Study Finds Millions More May Benefit From Statins

New prescribing criteria could prevent thousands of heart attacks THURSDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Cholesterol-lowering statins could cut the risk of heart attacks in as many as 6.5 million Americans who have low cholesterol but high levels of a blood marker for inflammation, res...

Walmart Makes Eye Care More Affordable for Millions of Americans

Retailer Provides Dramatic Savings on both Contact Lenses and Youth Eyewear BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Committed to helping Americans save on out-of-pocket health care costs, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. today announced it has sharply reduced what customers pay for both con...

Mother of Sick Child Donates Millions to Children

MADISON, Wis., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- For Shannon Kenitz of Madison, Wisconsin, winning the Grand Prize in the American Way Magazine annual Road Warrior contest has meant hope for a brighter future for many disabled children. Ms. Kenitz is the mother of a special needs child herself, and she's...

Delivering Bear-y Big Smiles and Millions of Miles

United Airlines customer service representatives, ramp employees, flight attendants and pilots deliver teddy bears to kids at Children's Memorial Hospital and University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital CHICAGO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines employees today delivered...

Beth Israel Deaconess Urged to Investigate Member of Board of Overseers Who Raised Millions for Madoff

Dozens of Massachusetts charities have been hurt by scandal, including major BIDMC donors BOSTON, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has been urged to investigate a member of its Board of Overseers who raised millions of dollars for Bernard Madoff in what ...

Helping to Clear the Air for Consumers - New Certification Standard for HEPA Filters Will Help Millions of People Make More Educated Choices

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The growing asthma & allergy friendly(TM) Certification Program announced today that it has developed and adopted a certification standard and testing protocol for HEPA Air Cleaning Devices. The asthma & allergy friendly(TM) Certification Prog...

State Human Services Union Identifies Ways to Save Millions of Tax Dollars

SEIU Local 668 says Governor has ignored their cost saving suggestions HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to Governor Rendell's request for suggestions on closing the state's budget shortfall, SEIU Local 668, the Union which represents over 20,000 human services wo...

Substance abuse adds millions to Medicaid's total health care costs

People with substance abuse disorders cost Medicaid hundreds of millions of dollars annually in medical care, suggesting that early interventions for substance abuse could not only improve outcomes but also save substantial amounts of money, according to a comprehensive study that examined records...

33rd Annual Hutch Holiday Gala Raises Millions for Cancer Immunotherapy Research

SEATTLE, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Saturday's Hutch Holiday Gala raised more than $2.2 million for cancer and related disease research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. "Help the Hutch," a portion of the live auction during which guests raise their bid cards for specific contribution...

Clock Ticking for Millions of Federal Employees Hoping to Avoid Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefits Cut

Patients and Doctors Call on BCBS and OPM to Restore 2008 Benefits, Extend "Open Season" Beyond December 8th Affected Patients and Doctors Available to Speak to the Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tick, Tick, Tick! Nearly half of the Fede...

Holiday Season Brings New Hope to Millions Who Suffer from Common Chronic Health Disorder

British Medical Journal study finds natural, less expensive treatments are effective for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sufferers PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With its feasts, travel and family gatherings, the holiday season is, for most, anticipated with excitement. But for the est...

Sutter Health Invests Hundreds of Millions in Employee Pension

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of one of the most severe economic downturns ever to face the nation, the Sutter Health Board of Directors has approved an investment of up to a half-billion dollars to fully fund the Sutter Health Retirement Plan. Employee pension plans, whic...

ProstateCradle.com Launches the First “External Prostate Massager” by Enviromax, a Sensational Way to Help Millions of Men Have Healthier Prostate Glands

Every year, millions of men develop enlarged, inflamed, or life threatening cancerous prostate glands. Men finally have a non-invasive solution to increase circulation, and “milk the prostate” to reduce suffering, as recommended by hundreds of medical doctors and health experts. ...

Infohrm Member Client Saves Millions of Dollars Through Workforce Analytics

WellPoint, Inc. identifies potential savings of $6 million in early tenure turnover costs. Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 10, 2008 -- Infohrm , the global leader in workforce planning, reporting and analytics solutions, today released a case study highlighting the tre...

Credit Card Companies Accomplices in Millions of Identity Theft Cases Alleges Eric Drew

Absence of Verification Safeguards Allow Thieves to Steal SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year millions of Americans are the victims of identity theft, and in a lawsuit filed against major credit card companies, identity theft victim Eric Drew claims that the credit industr...

Allsup Introduces Health Discount Program to Millions of People with Disabilities

Program offers up to 50 percent savings on medical services and healthcare products. Belleville, Ill. (Vocus) October 6, 2008 -- Allsup announced today it is offering a new http://www.allsup.com/Health-Discount-Program.aspx/?=PRJ2 [Health Discount Program __title__ Heal...

Proposed Medicare Regulations Threaten to End Millions of Free Meals Offered to Seniors During Education Seminars

'Talking and Eating is an American Tradition -- What's the Problem?' Seniors Ask WASHINGTON, July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A common occurrence in thousands of American towns and cities is the sight of seniors attending a seminar about Medicare Advantage-Part...

Geisinger saves millions in medical dollars through better supply management

DANVILLE, PA A new approach to ordering supplies has helped Geisinger cut $30 million in unnecessary spending in the last three years, made it easier to recall medications in the event of pharmaceutical recalls and eliminated the duplication of many products. Geisinger's Supply Chain Service...

One Year Later, Millions are Losing Weight with alli(R)

alli celebrates its one-year anniversary with a donation to Dress for Success Worldwide PITTSBURGH, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of helping more than four million people get a new lease on life, alli(R) is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a $75,000 donat...

World's Leading Health Experts Urge Countries to Use Newly Released Data to Prevent the Death of Millions of Children Due to Rotavirus

Experts report on progress and explore promise of rotavirus vaccines ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Over 350 of the world's leading scientific experts, policymakers and leading public health professionals from 67 countries convened today during the 8th International Rota...

More Than 78,000 are Dead and Millions are Homeless After Cyclone Nargis Swept Through Myanmar

Malteser International has been providing assistance in the hardest hit areas of the country WILMINGTON, Del., May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 78,000 are dead and millions are homeless after Cyclone Nargis swept through Myanmar. Malteser International has been providi...

New Research and Treatment Options for Millions Suffering Headaches and Chronic Pain to be Presented at 10th Annual Headache and Pain Conference

Michigan Head-Pain & Neurological Institute and Chelsea Community Hospital lead 'who's who' of pain experts at May 30 conference at The Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn, Mich. ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease an...

New insights in diagnosing diabetes may help the millions who are undiagnosed

In light of the 6.2 million Americans who dont realize they have diabetes, a panel of experts examined the current criteria for screening and diagnosing the disease and found a significant need for improvement. Their conclusions and recommendations can be found in a new report accepted for publica...

Graduates Forced to Join Millions of Uninsured Americans

AUSTIN, Texas, May 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Across the state this May, Texas college and university graduates might find themselves collecting more than just a diploma and a tassel. For many, graduation means an increase in debt, and a decrease in health insurance. (Logo: http://www.ne...

Analysis of Millions of U.S. Births Shows Association Between Birth Defects and Preterm Birth

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Babies born preterm were more than twice as likely to have major birth defects as full-term infants, according to a new analysis of nearly 7 million U.S. live births published online this week in the Springer journal Maternal and Child Heal...

Researchers who helped millions with arthritis receive prestigious Janssen Award

Two British researchers who pioneered treatments which have helped millions of people with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases have been awarded the prestigious 2008 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research, announced today. Emeritus Professor Sir Ravinder Maini and Profess...

Top UHW-W Officers Violated Federal Law, Deceived Members in Diverting Millions in Dues Money to Outside Fund

SEIU filing lawsuit today to ensure return of members' money to UHW-W treasury from outside fund WASHINGTON, April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ten top officers of SEIU local union United Healthcare Workers West (UHW-W) violated federal law and deceived their members when they authorized ...

Metatarsalgia (or Forefoot Pain) Affects Millions of Americans; Podiatrists Discuss How to Relieve Metatarsalgia Pain

DES PLAINES, Ill., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic pain in the ball of the foot hurts, and it can be disabling. Metatarsalgia ( http://www.OurHealthNetwork.com/metatarsalgia ) is a catch-all term that includes several painful foot conditions, such as calluses, dropped metatarsal heads, burs...

Better Hearing Institute Kicks Off the Across America Hearing Check Challenge for Better Hearing and Speech Month, Bringing Better Quality of Life Back to Millions of Americans

WASHINGTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) announced today the launch of the Across America Hearing Check Challenge ( http://www.hearingcheck.org ), a nationwide campaign to help millions of Americans reclaim their quality of life by facing up to unaddre...